Boeing 747-400
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The iconic 747, often affectionately called the ‘Jumbo Jet’, has been manufactured in five main variants (-100, -200, -300, -400, -SP), but it is the 747-400 which is most commonly seen nowadays. Immediately identifiable by its partial upper deck, this aircraft – the first widebody aircraft produced – revolutionised travel when it entered commercial service in 1970.
The -400 model is distinguishable from its predecessors by the addition of 6ft high wingtips, affording it a 3% increase in range. Many airlines have retired their 747 fleets in favour of more efficient, twin-jet aircraft, with many models undergoing retrofitting into cargo aircraft.
Primary operators of the 747-400 include British Airways and United.
| Fuselage Length (m) | 70.7 |
|---|---|
| Tail Height (m) | 19.4 |
| Wingspan (m) | 64.4 |
| Max Take Off Weight (lb) | 875,000 |
| Max Range (nm) | 7,260 NM |
| Max Operation Mach No | 0.92 |
| Max Configuration | 660 |
| Typical Configuration | 410 |
| Engines | 4 |
| Engine Models | PW 4056, GE CF6-80C2B1F, RR RB211-524H |
| Primary Operators | British Airways, United Airlines, Lufthansa |